Mini review on fructose metabolism

Obes Res Clin Pract. 2013 Mar-Apr;7(2):e89-e94. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2012.11.002.

Abstract

Fructose is a monosaccharide and reducing sugar. It is present in sucrose and honey. Researchers around the world have come together in a just-published study that offers new ideas about how fructose consumption results in obesity and metabolic syndrome, which can lead to diabetes. In this review, we discuss that how fructose causes fatty liver, obesity and insulin resistance. We also discuss the effects of consumption of high fructose corn syrup, dietary fructose, fructose-induced changes in metabolism.:

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus / etiology
  • Diet*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / adverse effects*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism*
  • Fatty Liver / etiology
  • Fructose / adverse effects*
  • Fructose / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Obesity / etiology
  • Sweetening Agents / adverse effects*
  • Sweetening Agents / metabolism*
  • Zea mays / chemistry

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Sweetening Agents
  • Fructose